Like many other sports, the NFL is highly competitive, which is evident not only in the intense games but also in the lucrative contracts players secure. With teams striving to create winning lineups, top players, particularly wide receivers, are in great demand. In 2024, five wide receivers stand out in this lucrative field, each landing a contract that highlights their outstanding skills and contributions. Here’s a look at the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL for 2024.
5. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins
Tied for fifth place is Tyreek Hill, who originally signed a four-year, $120 million contract after being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Recently, Hill restructured his deal into a three-year, $90 million extension with $65 million guaranteed. This restructuring helps him maximize his earnings while remaining with the Dolphins, bringing his total guaranteed money to an impressive $106.5 million over four years.
4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions
Next up on the list is Amon-Ra St. Brown from the Detroit Lions, who signed a four-year extension valued at just over $120 million. This deal set a record for the most guaranteed money ever in a wide receiver contract at $77 million. St. Brown’s average annual salary of $30.002 million surpasses the previous record held by Tyreek Hill. Previously set to earn only $3.366 million in the last year of his rookie contract, this extension significantly increases his earnings.
3. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles comes in third, having signed a three-year extension worth $96 million, which extends his contract through 2029. Before this lucrative deal, Brown’s average annual salary was tied for fourth in the league at $25 million. Moreover, his new contract places him among an elite group of wide receivers who have earned over $100 million in total.
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2. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
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At the number two spot is CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys, with an annual average value of $34 million. After a long holdout, Lamb secured a four-year, $136 million extension, which includes a remarkable $100 million guaranteed. This contract also has a record-setting $38 million signing bonus for a wide receiver. Throughout his career, Lamb has shown steady improvement, which resulted in a standout 2023 season in which he led the league with 135 receptions, gained 1,749 yards, and scored 12 touchdowns.
1. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
Jefferson tops the list of highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL, making history with a remarkable four-year contract extension worth $140 million. This deal includes $110 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in football. He also received a signing bonus of $88.743 million, the biggest guarantee at signing for any non-quarterback in the league.
Jefferson’s performance not only justifies this large investment but also highlights his consistency; in his first four seasons, he averaged an impressive 98 receptions, 1,474 yards, and 7.5 touchdowns. Furthermore, he has earned three Pro Bowl selections and was named a first-team All-Pro.
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